Summary Verdict
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Rule of 40
-19.2AI
-37.4DDD
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Revenue Growth
-4.2%AI
-12.1%DDD
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Gross Margin
79%AI
34%DDD
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FCF Margin
-14.9%AI
-25.3%DDD
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Operating Margin
-109.1%AI
-24.8%DDD
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
AI
-19.2check_circle
DDD
-37.4
Revenue GrowthYoY
AI
-4.2%check_circle
DDD
-12.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
AI
79%check_circle
DDD
34%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
AI
-14.9%check_circle
DDD
-25.3%
Operating MarginGAAP
AI
-109.1%
DDD
-24.8%check_circle
NRRNet retention
AI
N/A
DDD
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
AI
3.6x
DDD
N/A
Market CapUSD
AI
$1.2B
DDD
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
AI
N/A
DDD
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
AI
N/A
DDD
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, C3.ai, Inc. trades at 3.6x EV/Revenue versus 3D SYSTEMS CORP at N/A. On the Rule of 40, C3.ai, Inc. scores -19.2 compared to 3D SYSTEMS CORP's -37.4, placing C3.ai, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at C3.ai, Inc. 79% vs 3D SYSTEMS CORP 34%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.